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        | Normal RBC  count for non-pregnant women is |  | Definition 
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        | Normal RBC count for pregnant women is |  | Definition 
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        | How does RBC production change in each trimester? |  | Definition 
 
        | increased levels of erythropoietin in all trimesters causes an increase in RBC production. Magnitude of change is affected by Fe+ stores. |  | 
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        | Increased levels of erythropoietin is stimulated by |  | Definition 
 
        | progesterone, prolactin, and human placental lactogen |  | 
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        | What is the basis for change in hemoglobin and hematicrit levels in pregnancy? |  | Definition 
 
        | bc plasma volume is 3x greater than RBC volume, the net resuls is a decrease in total RBC count, and H and H. |  | 
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        | What are the mechanisms that will facilitate intestinal absorption of iron in pregnancy? |  | Definition 
 
        | iron storage affects iron absorption. The better iron storage a woman has, the better absorption of dietary iron by her intestines |  | 
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        | Is folate metabolism increased during pregnancy? |  | Definition 
 
        | Yes, bc folate demands increase three-fold during pregnancy due to it's need for DNA synthesis, cell duplication, growth of the fetus and plancenta, as well as maternal RBC production |  | 
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        | What is the average increase in total blood volume during pregnancy? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the avg increase in plasma volume in pregnancy? |  | Definition 
 
        | 45-50% (5200ml) by 32 wks |  | 
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        | What is the avg increase in RBC mass in pregnancy? |  | Definition 
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        | During pregnancy, the mean cell diameter and thickness of _______ change due to ____ and _______. This leads to a cell which is more______ in shape. |  | Definition 
 
        | RBCs, Epo, and rapid RBC production, and spherical |  | 
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        | How much blood is loss at a singleton vaginal delivery? |  | Definition 
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        | How much blood is loss during a c-section? |  | Definition 
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        | hemoglobin levels_________ during labor due to___________ |  | Definition 
 
        | increase and hemoconcentration |  | 
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        | The increase in Hgb during labor is caused by |  | Definition 
 
        | erythropoiesis by the kidneys as a stress response; as well as muscular activity and dehydration |  | 
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        | __________ increase by 30,000/mm3 due to __________ as stress response |  | Definition 
 
        | WBCs and nuetraphil increase |  | 
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        | During placental seperation_____ is released from the placenta decidua which ________. |  | Definition 
 
        | tissue factor, activates coagulation |  | 
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        | during pregnancy, women need an additional _____ mg of iron. |  | Definition 
 
        | 500-700; this is 2-8mg/day more than normal |  | 
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        | iron requirments during pregnancy increase by about ______gram over usual body stores of ________grams in adult women |  | Definition 
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        | The amount of iron needed by the fetus and placenta is an ________ requirement regardless of the cost to ________ |  | Definition 
 
        | obligatory and maternal iron stores |  | 
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        | hematologic changes during pregnancy are thought to result in an ongoing low grade activation of __________ |  | Definition 
 
        | the coagulation system in the uteroplacental circulation. |  | 
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        | Uteroplacental circulation is characterized by __________ and _________ |  | Definition 
 
        | thrombin formation and local consumption of clotting factors. |  | 
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        | When discussing pregnancy as a hypercoagulable state, fibrin deposits are found in the____,____, and ______ |  | Definition 
 
        | uteroplacental circulation, intervillous spaces, and placental bed. |  | 
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        | Tissue factor is found in______,_____, and _____ |  | Definition 
 
        | amniotic fluid, placenta decidua, and endometrial stroma. |  | 
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        | Factors 7,8,9,10,12, and von Willebrand's are ________ during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | Proteins S is _______ during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | Adaptive changes in the cardiovascular system begin around |  | Definition 
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        | An increase in plasma, total blood volume, RBCs, stroke volume, HR, and cardiac output, skin perfusioin, uterine blood flow, ox consumption, and heart sounds  are some of the |  | Definition 
 
        | most important changes in maternal circulation |  | 
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        | What are important hymodynamic decreases noted in pregnacy? |  | Definition 
 
        | systemic vascular resistance, pulmonary vascular risistance, colloid osmotic pressure, and BP |  | 
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        | The heart enlarges during pregnancy. The greastest change is seen in the ____ |  | Definition 
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        | During pregnancy, the cardiac ventricular wall muscle mass____ |  | Definition 
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        | As the uterus grows the heart shifts to a more___________position. |  | Definition 
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        | During pregnancy the left ventricle's pont of maximum impact may be shifted towards the |  | Definition 
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        | What is the cause of the systolic murmur head at the base of the in pregnancy in as early as 12-20wks gestation? |  | Definition 
 
        | increased CV load; caused by ejection of blood from the RV in to the pulmonary trunk or from LV into the aorta |  | 
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        | Cardiac output increases by _____ by the 8th wk gestation. |  | Definition 
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        | Cardiac outpt continues to increase throughout pregnancy by __________ by the third trimester |  | Definition 
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        | A slight decline in cardiac outpt may be seen in late pregnancy due to |  | Definition 
 
        | a decrease in stroke volume |  | 
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        | Supine hypotension is associated with acute |  | Definition 
 
        | hemodynamic change; from recombent to sitting to standing |  | 
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        | Supine hypotension occurs when blood _____ in dependent vessels,__________ venous return, and ______ cardiac outpt and BP. |  | Definition 
 
        | pools, reducing, and decreasing |  | 
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        | What are the uterine blood requirements at term? |  | Definition 
 
        | 10-20% of maternal cardiac output |  | 
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        | Increases in blood volume and cardiac output during pregnancy are_________ associated with with either ________ or _________ pressure |  | Definition 
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        | Blood pressure reaches a nadir (lowest point) by |  | Definition 
 
        | mid-pregnancy (24-32wks); but returns to normal by the end of pregnancy |  | 
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        | Blood flow to the uterus increases to ___ by the term of a pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | Blood flow to the kidneys________ during pregnancy and_______ towards term |  | Definition 
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        | Skin perfusion_________during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | ________ causes the dissipation of excessive heat created by fetal metabolism. |  | Definition 
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        | Increased peripheral flow to the mucous membranes of the nasal passages causes |  | Definition 
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        | Uterine blood flow during exercise is redistributed to the skeletal muscles  and to the skin, this leads to a |  | Definition 
 
        | decrease in blood flow to the uterus during exercise |  | 
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        | What are the benefits to exercise during pregnancy? |  | Definition 
 
        | shorter labors and less perinatal complications |  | 
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        | Contractions during labor causes an additional _______ of blood volume to the circulation |  | Definition 
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        | What are common problems associated with increased mucous and membrane swelling in the nasopharnyx and ears? |  | Definition 
 
        | stuffy nose, airway swelling, difficulty with intubation, hoarness, nose bleeds, and rhinitis |  | 
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        | During pregnancy, the anterior-posterior and transverse diameter of the chest wall |  | Definition 
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        | The changes to the size of the chest wall during pregnancy is about |  | Definition 
 
        | 4cm elevation of the diaphragm |  | 
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        | total lung compacity is reduced by |  | Definition 
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        | Minute ventilation increases by______ during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | The capacity of _____ will increase to aid in the gas return from fetus to maternal________ |  | Definition 
 
        | CO2 and pulmonary circulation |  | 
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        | ________ stimulates the respiratory areas in the brainstem thereby increasing maternal pulmonary ventilation by____ |  | Definition 
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        | Progesterone increases rbc levels of ______________ |  | Definition 
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        | Carbonic anhydrase B facilitates _______ transfer and lowers _________ |  | Definition 
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        | Progesterone increases rbc levels of |  | Definition 
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        | Respiratory alkalosis in pregnancy facilitates the transfer of ________ from the _________ to the __________. |  | Definition 
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        | Which prostaglandin acts as a bronchoconstrictors? |  | Definition 
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        | During pregnancy, dilation of the _____, _____, and ________ begin around 7 wks gest. |  | Definition 
 
        | renal calyces, pelvis, and ureters |  | 
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        | Renal volume increases by |  | Definition 
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        | During pregnancy GFR is increased by |  | Definition 
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        | GFR increase at 6wks gest precedes ______ and _____. |  | Definition 
 
        | plasma volume expansion and increased cardiac output |  | 
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        | Renal volume increases by _____ during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | ___________ and _________ of the ureters are mediated by prostaglandines |  | Definition 
 
        | hypomotility and reduced peristalitic movements |  | 
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        | _________elongate and become tortouse because of its displacement by the uterus. |  | Definition 
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        | name the four elements involved in the changes of the urinary tract during pregnancy |  | Definition 
 
        | uterine pressure, progesterone, relaxin, and cardiovascular changes |  | 
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        | The ____ is a triangular regional muscle of the _________ |  | Definition 
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        | The trigone becomes elevated between the _________ and ________ during pregnancy because of the influence of estrogen |  | Definition 
 
        | ureters and urethral openings |  | 
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        | Elevation of the trigone causes a slowed flow of |  | Definition 
 
        | blood and lymph to the lower area |  | 
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        | Trigone elevation may cause the pt to experience |  | Definition 
 
        | inflamed lymph nodes in the groin area |  | 
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        | Right ureter enlargement is a ______ during pregnancy |  | Definition 
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        | Renal blood flow increases by______ in the second trimeseter |  | Definition 
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        | Tubular reabsorption increases to prevent depletion of ____,_____,____,____, and _____. |  | Definition 
 
        | Na, Cl, glucose, K+, and H2O |  | 
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        | What maternal position lowers GFR and BP? |  | Definition 
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        | ________ decreases in the first five days after delivery. |  | Definition 
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        | GFR remains ________during the first pp day and then__________ over the next two weeks. |  | Definition 
 
        | elevated and decreases -but remains at 20% elevation
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        | how long does it take for RPF, GFR, BUN, Creatinine clearance, and creatinine plasma to return to pre-pregnant status? |  | Definition 
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        | During the first 2-5 days pp, women will |  | Definition 
 
        | diurese and get rid of excess sodium |  | 
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